Obituary of Arnold Murray

The passing of Arnold Robert Murray of Oromocto, NB, husband of Marlene (Boone), occurred on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on June 3, 1940, in Fredericton, NB, he was a son of the late Murdock and Daisy (Shafe) Murray. Arnold was employed as Assistant Manager at K-Mart then accepted the position of Senior Purchaser with Department of Supply and Services. Arnold had a dry sense of humour and loved to entertain us all with his many jokes and storytelling. He enjoyed bowling, reading and also loved to spend time playing cards with family and friends. In addition to his wife, Arnold is survived by his sons, Rob (Velma), Andy (Elaina) and Jamie (Rose); step daughters, Valerie Aytes (Clint) and Rosalie Savage (Clarence); 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Margaret), Leo (Maureen) and Paul (Elizabeth); sisters, Elizabeth Hoare, Shelia O’Neill (Keith) and Joyce Maston; sisters- in -law Sylvia Graham (Glendon), Linda Walker (Lynwood) and brother- in- law Vaughn Boone (Dawn); several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Arnold was predeceased by his brothers, Leslie, Ronald, Ivan and Allen; brothers-in-law, Robert Maston and Fred Boone (Charlene). Upon request, there will be no visitation or service. A private family interment will take place at Hermitage Cemetery, Fredericton, NB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, Parkinson Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 4NE as well as the Bayshore staff for their compassion and care shown to Arnold. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com